Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence

Excellence Rising

On October 5, 2016 we celebrated the groundbreaking for our newest facility – our flagship building and future home of the New Engineer.

“The only better day than today will be the day we open the doors and begin research and education in this building.”
– Cammy Abernathy

“This building wouldn’t be here, that shovel wouldn’t be here, our airplanes, our cell phones wouldn’t be here, and we wouldn’t be in the good health we are today, without engineering. We are the key to society improving. Without engineering, nothing happens.”
– Dr. Herbert Wertheim

With the help of a $300 million public-private partnership, UF is transforming the heart of campus into a home and headquarters for the New Engineer. This will be our flagship building: an 84,000 square foot state-of-the-art research and educational environment.

Welcome to the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence!

Partners

The Wertheim gift catalyzed a powerful public and private fundraising initiative. The college is tremendously grateful to the Florida legislature for investing in engineering education and research, as well as the following private donors: